Sporting vs Bodø/Glimt Champions League Second Leg: Glenn Hoddle and Mike Minay on TNT Sports as Norwegian Giants Seek Quarter-Final Spot

Match date: 17 March 2026

Sporting vs Bodø/Glimt Champions League Second Leg: Glenn Hoddle and Mike Minay on TNT Sports as Norwegian Giants Seek Quarter-Final Spot

TNT Sports will bring you coverage of one of the most intriguing Champions League Round of 16 second legs as Bodø/Glimt travel to Lisbon with a commanding 3-0 advantage over Sporting CP. The Norwegian outfit's fairytale European journey continues on TNT Sports 3 HD, with Mike Minay on commentary duties and Glenn Hoddle providing expert analysis as co-commentator. For those with access to Discovery+ UK, the match will also be available there, whilst TNT Sports will show highlights for those unable to watch the full encounter live.

The first leg at Aspmyra Stadion proved to be a stunning display of attacking football from the Norwegian side, who dismantled the Portuguese champions with ruthless efficiency. Sondre Brunstad Fet opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute, deceiving goalkeeper Rui Silva with a well-struck effort. Ole Didrik Blomberg then doubled their advantage just before half-time, before Kasper Høgh added a third in the 71st minute to secure a commanding advantage ahead of the second leg. Bodø/Glimt's expected goals figure of 2.46 from 10 shots demonstrated their dominance, whilst Sporting managed just 0.51 from nine attempts.

Glenn Hoddle, one of England's greatest midfielders and a World Cup winner with the national team, will bring his considerable experience to the commentary box. The former Tottenham and England player and manager has established himself as one of British football's most respected voices since transitioning into punditry and commentary, offering tactical insight and perspective honed from his illustrious playing and managerial career.

For Virgin Media viewers in Ireland, Virgin Media Two HD offers an alternative with Tommy Martin as presenter, Mark Rodden on main commentary, Gerry Armstrong as co-commentator, and pundits Brian Kerr and Richard Dunne. Gerry Armstrong, the former Northern Ireland international striker, and Richard Dunne, the ex-Manchester City defender who earned 80 caps for Ireland, will provide expert analysis of this compelling European tie.

Bodø/Glimt's remarkable Champions League campaign has seen them defeat giants including Manchester City and Inter Milan on their artificial turf pitch, with their five consecutive wins in the competition representing one of European football's most compelling underdog stories. The Norwegian domestic season has not yet started, meaning all of their Champions League matches have been contested during their winter break. Kasper Høgh has been particularly prolific, netting five Champions League goals this season—equalling the joint-most by a Danish player in a single campaign, alongside Nicklas Bendtner in 2009-10 and Rasmus Hojlund in 2023-24.

Despite the mountain Sporting must climb, they will seek to salvage pride at the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon. The Portuguese side finished seventh in the league phase thanks to five wins and a draw but face an almost impossible task against a Bodø/Glimt team in exceptional form. With a three-goal cushion and the psychological advantage of a dominant display in the first leg, Kjetil Knutsen's side will be confident of reaching the quarter-finals and continuing their extraordinary European odyssey.

The world feed, featuring legendary commentator Martin Tyler, will also be available for those seeking alternative coverage of this fascinating encounter between the Norwegian giants and Portuguese royalty.

Article generated: 17 March 2026, 17:46 GMT